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Vásquez, Bogaerts help short-handed Padres beat Athletics 2-1, win series
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Randy Vásquez gave up one hit over five innings and Xander Bogaerts had three hits and scored both of San Diego’s runs in a 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday. Vásquez (1-1) gave up the Athletics’ run with Adrian Morejon, Jeremiah Estrada, Jason Adam and Robert Suarez each pitching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kvaratskhelia’s wonder goal helps PSG beat Aston Villa 3-1 in 1st leg of CL quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — A wonder goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia upstaged a brilliant curling shot from teammate Désiré Doué as Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday. After Morgan Rogers gave Villa the lead in the 35th minute, the 19-year-old Doué drew PSG level four minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Andrzejek won a national title with Florida to start the week. Now he’s Campbell’s head coach
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — John Andrzejek is finally done with juggling coaching duties. Andrzejek spent nearly three weeks fitting in work as the newly named head coach at Campbell between his duties as an assistant at Florida. Now, less than 48 hours after Andrzejek made a beeline toward midcourt at the horn to celebrate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins player Tyreek Hill and his wife were involved in a domestic dispute, police say
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and his wife were involved in a domestic dispute at their South Florida high-rise condominium, but no charges were filed, according to a police report. Sunny Isles Beach officers responded to the home Monday following a call from Hill’s mother-in-law, who began living ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram gets injection for ankle sprain
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Brandon Ingram has received an injection in his left ankle to help its recovery from a sprain. Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says Ingram got a platelet-rich plasma shot on Tuesday. The step was taken after the Toronto forward visited a foot specialist in New York last weekend as the Raptors visited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Spieth’s 3-year-old son and 89-year-old Gary Player make memories at Masters Par 3 Contest
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sammy Spieth, age 3, hit a better tee shot by his standards than playing partners Justin Thomas and Max Homa did by theirs on the second hole of the Par 3 Contest at the Masters. He teed up a driver, gripped it cross-handed and sent his ball about 30 yards down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti won’t need surgery on broken right thumb, team says
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Houston right-hander Spencer Arrighetti will wear a cast but not require surgery on his broken right thumb, manager Joe Espada said Wednesday. Arrighetti was injured when he was hit by a line drive while playing catch in left field before Monday night’s game at Seattle. “We want to take it one step ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox dealt another early blow with outfielder Andrew Benintendi placed on 10-day injured list
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Benintendi was placed on the 10-day injured list by the White Sox before Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians because of a left adductor strain, a blow in what has been another rough start to Chicago’s season. Benintendi said before the game that he might have been able to play in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raphinha and Lewandowski lead Barcelona to a 4-0 win over Dortmund in CL quarters
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski struck again to lead Barcelona to a commanding 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday. Lewandowski scored twice and Raphinha had a goal and an assist, leaving the Catalan club in a strong position to reach the semifinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Fields says his confidence has never wavered, used Steelers benching to change his perspective
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Justin Fields went from playmaking starting quarterback to uncomfortable sideline observer. Rather than pout, Fields insisted on drawing on the positives during his one-year stint in Pittsburgh last season and use them to fuel him on the next step of what has been an up-and-down NFL journey. “Yeah, I’m a big believer in everything happens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials scramble to identify victims of Dominican club roof collapse that killed at least 124
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A crowd of people grew increasingly agitated Wednesday as they waited at the Dominican Republic’s forensic institute for news of their loved ones still missing a day after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub, killing at least 124 people and injuring hundreds more. National Institute of Forensic Pathology ... Read More »
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